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Pentagon to Boost Troops at Border

Pentagon has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border

Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the construction of barriers.

Newsweek · 21h

Pentagon Sending Active-Duty Troops to US-Mexico Border: What to Know

The move enacts President Trump's executive orders issued shortly after he took office to intensify immigration enforcement.

Washington Examiner · 1h

Pentagon to deploy about 1,500 troops to the southern border: ‘Just the beginning’

The U.S. military has deployed approximately 1,500 troops to the southern border to aid the Department of Homeland Security’s border security measures.

Defense One21h

Pentagon sending 1,500 troops to southern border, USAF planes on deportation flights

Defense officials did not rule out arming troops on the border, but left that up to the discretion of NORTHCOM.

Stars and Stripes2d

Trump orders military to devise a security plan for US-Mexico border that could include more troops

Any newly deployed troops would join about 2,500 National Guard members now at the border, according to the Pentagon. Those troops work a support mission that includes detection and monitoring ...

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